US EditionGerman Defense Chief Pledges $10 Billion in Ukraine Aid for 2025
- On June 12, 2025, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Germany's plans to provide nearly €9 billion in aid to Ukraine, including IRIS-T air defense systems, during a joint press conference in Kyiv.
- The announcement follows ongoing war since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, with Germany increasing its military aid from an initial €4 billion to €7 billion this year and considering an extra €1.9 billion pending Bundestag approval.
- Germany will fund production of long-range weapon systems in Ukraine while Ukraine contributes combat-tested technology, and air defense deliveries will occur under a three-year plan focusing on IRIS-T systems to counter frequent Russian drone and missile attacks.
- Pistorius made it clear that Germany has no intention of supplying Taurus cruise missiles to Kyiv, despite Chancellor Merz previously suggesting the possibility of lifting the existing embargo.
- This comprehensive German aid package aims to strengthen Ukraine's military capabilities amid ongoing conflict and underscores Berlin's commitment to continued support, reflecting deep trust expressed by Zelenskyy in joint German-Ukrainian defense projects.
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Germany will provide Ukraine with new IRIS-T air defence systems within a three-year supply plan, said President Volodimir Zelenski during a joint press conference with German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, who...
Germany and Ukraine jointly want to benefit from a new arms cooperation. Defence Minister Pistorius announced additional billions of aid in Kiev. He also promises new technology for the Bundeswehr.
Germany to supply new Iris-T air defense systems to Ukraine, rules out Taurus missiles
Germany will deliver new IRIS-T air defense systems to Ukraine under a three-year supply plan, President Volodymyr Zelensky said during a joint press conference with German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, who added Berlin has no plans to provide Taurus long-range missiles.The announcement comes amid escalating Russian aerial assaults, including a June 10 missile and drone strike on Kyiv, one of the largest since the start of the full-scale inv…
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius.
Ukraine understands the plan for the supply of Iris-T air defense systems from Germany, and has a supply plan for the next three years, said President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky following a meeting with German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius.
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